Manufacturing Engineering Co op Resume


Mila Aguirre Manufacturing Engineering Co op (864) 555-2741 mila.aguirre@example.com linkedin.com/example/milaaguirre Greenville, SC 29601 STRENGTHS Production Problem Solving During assembly reviews, cycle observations and quality records became a clear priority list. Teams could act on practical findings. Cross Functional Collaboration Design and operations discussions connected operator needs with manufacturability choices. Informal conversations often surfaced useful details. Technical Communication PowerPoint summaries turned trial results into focused recommendations. Faculty and manufacturing partners received clear next steps. Continuous Improvement Kaizen reviews created space for small process changes. One practical suggestion could move a pilot discussion forward. Quality Focus Poka Yoke and TQM work linked inspection findings with prevention. Repeated lab trials made recommendations easier to trust. SKILLS Manufacturing Engineering Design for Manufacturing Concurrent Engineering Lean Six Sigma JIT Lean Manufacturing Agile Manufacturing Kaizen TQM Poka Yoke VOC Research Tooling Specifications Process Documentation Microsoft Office Excel LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Proficient 30 MY CAREER SUMMARY Manufacturing Engineering student preparing for a 2027 co op, with supervised internship, laboratory, and academic experience supporting manufacturability, production problem solving, quality, cost, and launch planning. Applied Design for Manufacturing, concurrent engineering, Lean Six Sigma, JIT, Kaizen, TQM, Poka Yoke, and Voice of the Customer methods across electromechanical assembly and configurable mechanical assembly work. Built Excel analyses from cycle observations, quality records, measured results, and laboratory trials. Prepared tooling notes, process specifications, technical reports, process maps, and PowerPoint presentations for faculty, engineering, and operations audiences. Worked across multidisciplinary student and manufacturing teams, turning operator needs and customer feedback into practical process decisions. Brings a safety conscious, analytical approach and a genuine interest in contributing to manufacturing products from initial concept through launch and continued improvement. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Clemson University GPA: 3.2 2027 Clemson, SC Coursework: Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing Processes, Lean Systems, Engineering Statistics TECHNICAL SKILLS Manufacturing Methods: Machining, Assembly, Process Capability Lean Practices: JIT, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Quality Methods: TQM, Poka Yoke, Quality Control Engineering Design: Design for Manufacturing, Concurrent Engineering, Product Specifications Data Analysis: Excel, Cycle Analysis, Measured Results Presentation Tools: Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Technical Reports Production Planning: Process Selection, Launch Sequencing, Material Flow Tooling Development: Fixture Requirements, Tooling Specifications, Operator Access Customer Research: Voice of the Customer, Customer Needs, Product Considerations Project Delivery: Project Coordination, Multidisciplinary Reviews, Pilot Evaluation Manufacturing Improvement: Continuous Quality Improvement, Process Experimentation, Cost Review SKILLS Manufacturing Engineering Design for Manufacturing Concurrent Engineering Lean Six Sigma JIT Lean Manufacturing Agile Manufacturing Kaizen TQM Poka Yoke VOC Research Tooling Specifications Process Documentation Microsoft Office Excel EXPERIENCE Manufacturing Engineering Intern Blue Heron Components May 2026 - August 2026 Greenville, SC Supported supervised manufacturing engineering work for electromechanical assemblies, with focus on process constraints, tooling, quality records, manufacturability, and controlled improvement reviews. Prepared analysis and presentation materials that helped engineering and operations teams prioritize practical production changes. Documented assembly constraints and manufacturability observations during supervised production floor reviews. Built Excel analyses from cycle observations and quality records, prioritizing recurring line issues. Drafted fixture update requirements covering operator access, repeatability, quality, and production cost. Applied Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen methods during reviews, preparing changes for pilot evaluation. Presented trial findings through PowerPoint summaries to manufacturing engineering and operations stakeholders. Connected with cross functional partners during Design for Manufacturing reviews before controlled process changes. Manufacturing Systems Capstone Student University Project January 2026 - May 2026 Greenville, SC Developed a supervised manufacturing plan for a configurable mechanical assembly, covering process selection, tooling, inspection, material flow, specifications, quality controls, and launch sequencing. Coordinated student contributions and presented recommendations grounded in Voice of the Customer findings and laboratory evidence. Created a manufacturing plan covering process selection, tooling, inspection, and launch sequencing. Compared JIT and conventional material flow scenarios in Excel, documenting inventory tradeoffs. Developed a Poka Yoke concept and evaluated repeatability through structured laboratory trials. Organized quality findings with TQM principles, recommending a practical control approach. Conducted Voice of the Customer interviews, translating recurring needs into product considerations. Presented process maps, specifications, findings, and priorities to faculty and classmates. Manufacturing Processes Laboratory Student Student Lab August 2025 - December 2025 Greenville, SC Completed supervised manufacturing process laboratories involving machining, assembly, measurement, process capability, manufacturability, and emerging methods. Maintained experiment records, analyzed measured results, prepared technical reports, and assessed equipment, tooling, quality, cost, and operational implications. Completed supervised labs covering machining, assembly, measurement, capability, and manufacturability. Prepared process specifications identifying equipment, tooling, material, sequence, and verification requirements. Investigated dimensional variation during machining exercises using measured laboratory results. Reviewed design features against available processes, practicing concurrent engineering principles. Analyzed experiment records in Excel and prepared findings for technical reports. Evaluated an emerging manufacturing method for quality, cost, implementation, and operational implications. PROJECTS Configurable Assembly Launch Plan 2026 Created a structured launch plan for a configurable mechanical assembly, connecting process selection, tooling, inspection, material flow, quality controls, and implementation priorities. Findings supported practical manufacturing decisions grounded in customer needs and laboratory evidence. Electromechanical Fixture Improvement Study 2026 Studied fixture requirements for electromechanical assembly work, weighing operator access, repeatability, quality, and production cost. Excel analysis and trial summaries helped frame a controlled improvement recommendation for manufacturing review. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Dean's List, Clemson University, 2025 Manufacturing Systems Capstone Presentation Recognition, 2026 Student Peer Mentor, College of Engineering, 2026 Manufacturing Project Team Coordinator, University Project, 2026 CERTIFICATIONS Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate 2025 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS College of Engineering peer mentoring, supporting student learning and project collaboration. Manufacturing project team coordination, connecting classmates around clear technical deliverables. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Proficient) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST